Difference between revisions of "Homologous pair"

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'''Homologous pairs''' are formed when identical chromosomes pair during [[meiosis]]. Variation between genes on homologues can produce [[alleles]].
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'''Homologous pairs''' refer to the 2 identical (by size) [[chromosomes]] found in diploid organisms, such as humans. Variation between [[gene]]s on homologs are referred to as [[allele]]s.
  
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Latest revision as of 20:41, January 10, 2010

Homologous pairs refer to the 2 identical (by size) chromosomes found in diploid organisms, such as humans. Variation between genes on homologs are referred to as alleles.